Penn State Releases Projected 2013 Depth Chart

Running back Zach Zwinak led Penn State with 1,000 rushing yards last season and is expected to lead them on the ground again. Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images.

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Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien released the team’s 2013 depth chart last week, but two starting positions are still wide open for competition.

Sophomore quarterback Tyler Ferguson, a junior college transfer, will compete with true freshman Christian Hackenberg throughout the summer to lead the Nittany Lions into 2013. Hackenberg has a chance to start despite never participating in a collegiate practice.

The free safety position is also up for grabs between the experienced Malcolm Willis and Ryan Keiser, a special teamer in 2012. Willis’ spot is in jeopardy despite having started 17 games in the previous two seasons.

The Nittany Lions return 21 players that have had at least one collegiate start for Penn State.